Omar Marmoush’s hat-trick showcased the Egyptian star’s talent in English football in a remarkable way. He led Manchester City to a dominant 4-0 win over Newcastle, helping them snatch fourth place in the Premier League standings from Chelsea, who lost to Brighton.
Before this match, Marmoush had not scored in the three games he played for City after his £60 million move from Eintracht Frankfurt. However, the wait paid off as he scored a hat-trick in just 14 minutes.
Marmoush became the tenth player this season to score a hat-trick in the Premier League (as shown in the table below). Mohamed Salah did not make the list, but Omar’s hat-trick carried a touch of Salah’s style, especially in the first goal.
Marmoush completed his hat-trick by the 33rd minute, making it the second-fastest hat-trick by a Manchester City player in the Premier League, after Kevin De Bruyne’s 24-minute hat-trick against Wolves in May 2022.
Premier League hat-trick scorers this season
| Player Name | Team | Hat-tricks Count |
|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 2 |
| Justin Kluivert | Bournemouth | 2 |
| Omar Marmoush | Manchester City | 1 |
| Cole Palmer | Chelsea | 1 |
| Dango Ouattara | Bournemouth | 1 |
| Alexander Isak | Newcastle United | 1 |
| Kevin Schade | Brentford | 1 |
| Noni Madueke | Chelsea | 1 |
| Amad Diallo | Manchester United | 1 |
| Chris Wood | Nottingham Forest | 1 |
Marmoush’s hat-trick marked Manchester City’s 44th in the Premier League, two more than any other team. The Etihad Stadium has now seen 32 hat-tricks, three more than any other stadium. It was also the 22nd hat-trick scored against Newcastle in the competition, tying them with Southampton for the most.
Marmoush also became only the second player to score Manchester City’s first three Premier League goals in the form of a hat-trick, after Paulo Wanchope against Sunderland in August 2000.
How did Mohamed Salah influence Omar Marmoush’s hat-trick?
Manchester City’s strategy against Newcastle involved exploiting the high defensive line, and Marmoush proved perfect for this approach. After his debut against Chelsea, Pep Guardiola had noted that his midfielders failed to spot Omar’s runs, but he believed this would improve with time.
Goalkeeper Ederson held the ball without pressure, and Newcastle’s decision to give him time and space proved costly. Ederson delivered a precise long ball (he has six Premier League assists, more than any other goalkeeper since 2004).
Most assisted goalkeeper in the Premier League (since 2004)
| Goalkeeper | Matches Played | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Ederson | 266 | 6 |
| Alisson Becker | 217 | 3 |
| Pepe Reina | 191 | 3 |
Marmoush timed his runs perfectly. Despite being marked by Kieran Trippier, City’s players held their positions, leaving Omar in a one-on-one situation.
The Egyptian star used his body cleverly to nudge Trippier aside fairly, and Trippier mistimed his jump, leaving Marmoush free to face the goalkeeper.
At first glance, the goal felt familiar. It mirrored the style Mohamed Salah often uses, such as his goals against Manchester City in October 2022 and against Manchester United four seasons ago against David de Gea.
This goal highlights Guardiola’s new approach, which we discussed after Marmoush’s arrival. He is one of the most effective European players at demanding the ball in space and making vertical runs.
Manchester City tried a direct approach several times to break Newcastle’s defensive line, and it worked perfectly this time, thanks to Marmoush.
Marmoush’s presence alongside Erling Haaland strengthens City’s attack. Reviewing the goal, we see Haaland drawing a defender away, creating space for Marmoush to exploit—a move He has mastered.
The perfect response after the defeat to Real Madrid
For Manchester City, this strong performance was unexpected, especially as Guardiola admitted his team struggled to maintain rhythm and consistency recently. However, this match showcased City at their best.
City delivered a flawless performance, keeping a clean sheet against a strong Newcastle side. They dominated second balls and regained possession in high areas, something they have not done often this season.
City created 11 chances compared to Newcastle’s three, with Newcastle managing just one shot on Ederson’s goal, highlighting City’s defensive improvement.
